Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education

Prepare for the future in agricultural sciences, technology, and management with a
degree in animal sciences or agricultural education. The Department of Animal Sciences
and Agricultural Education offers options in agricultural communications, teacher
preparation, science, and production management. The science option has career specialization
in the areas of preprofessional (basic) animal science and preveterinary medicine.
The production management option offers career specialization in the areas of dairy
science, equine science, meat technology and livestock business management. Courses
integrate animal evaluation, behavior, disease, environmental management, genetics,
health, marketing, muscle biology, nutrition, physiology, production, and reproduction.

The agricultural education major is designed to equip students for careers as agricultural
communication specialists or secondary agriculture teachers. Specializations may be
developed in agricultural business, animal sciences, plant sciences, or mechanized
agriculture.

Instructional Facilities

Instruction in the animal science disciplines is enhanced through practical application
at the various farm laboratory units on-campus. The Beef, Dairy, Horse, Meats, Poultry,
Sheep, and Swine units are maintained by our faculty and students to support this
educational purpose and provide a unique, hands-on learning experience for our students.
In addition, veterinary and physiology laboratories are utilized to complement on-campus
education. A 4,300-acre livestock and range management facility and another 800 acres
of rangeland in the Sierra foothills are available.

Courses

Animal Sciences & Ag Education

AGED 50. Orientation to Agricultural Education

An overview of Agricultural Education in California, including the principle components
of Agricultural Education, developing academic and career plans, and observation in
a secondary agricultural classroom. Two-hour lecture and three-hour school site observation
laboratory. CR/NC grading only.

AGED 80. Undergraduate Research

Open to freshmen and sophomores with permission of instructor. Exploratory work on
a suitable agricultural problem in agricultural education. Approved for RP grading.

Units: 1-4Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

AGED 115. FFA Activities

Organization and administration of various FFA activities. Parliamentary procedure
and meeting organization; committee work and structure.

Units: 2, Repeatable up to 4 unitsCourse Typically Offered: Spring

AGED 120S. Leadrship & Communications

Students will develop leadership skills, self-confidence, and oral and writtne communication
skills. Also experience the benefits of volunteerism through participation in various
service learning activities within their community industries, and the university.
Approved for RP grading.

Units: 2, Repeatable up to 4 unitsCourse Typically Offered: Fall

AGED 135. Introduction to Agricultural Education

Survey of agricultural education in California, including qualifications for teaching
agriculture, structure and content of vocational agriculture programs. Supervision
of vocational youth organizations.

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Fall

AGED 150. Agricultural Resources and Computer Applications

Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units
in the major. Development and application of techniques for obtaining and using resource
materials including government documents, university and experiment station reports.
Development of computer skills utilized in agricultural education. (2 lecture, 2 lab
hours)

AGED 190. Independent Study

AGRI 280. Seminar in Agricultural Education

Maximum total credit 9 units in any given area or any combination of the three areas.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor; admission to teacher preparation program;
bachelor's degree in agriculture. Advanced problems in agriculture; research and experimentation
in a selected area: animal science, plant science, or agricultural mechanics. Approved
for RP grading.

ASCI 57. Advanced Colt Training

Advanced training methods for young horses including ground work and basic under saddle
training. Emphasis on safe protocols to create a methodical program increasing skill,
ability, and confidence in both student and horse. (Formerly ASCI 185T)

ASCI 65. Introduction to Animal Health

The stockman's approach to animal health and disease control in domestic animals.
Classification of animal diseases, their causes and appropriate treatments with emphasis
on preventative medicine. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)

Units: 3

ASCI 67. Animals and Society

Philosophical, ethical, and scientific investigation of the human/animal bond and
the significance of animals in our society. Importance of animals in wellness, rehabilitation/convalescence,
and stress management. Interdisciplinary investigation of controversies in animal
research and human disease. G.E. Breadth E1.

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Fall, SpringGE Area: E1

ASCI 68. Pre-Vet Orientation

Detailed information for students preparing for veterinary school including course
requirements, admission policies, application procedures, interview sessions, and
career opportunities in vet medicine. (Formerly ASCI 185T)

ASCI 83. Issues and Opportunities in Animal Sciences

Prerequisite: A SCI 1. Invited speakers provide insight on current industry issues.
Comprehensive study of career opportunities available in animal science. Field experience
is offered in specific areas.

ASCI 94. Agri Internship

Prerequisite: minimum GPA of 2.0 and instructor approval. Emphasis on acquisition
through experience of practical animal production skill integrated with basic principles
acquired in the classroom. This course is for on-campus internships at animal science
related units only. CR/NC grading only.

Units: 1-6Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

ASCI 101. Environmental Management of Farm Animals

Prerequisite: ASCI 1. Basic principles of environmental management as applied to domestic
farm animals. Special emphasis given to animal behavior, animal welfare, and animal
performance. The optimal animal environment will be studied in detail.

Units: 3

ASCI 121. Advanced Beef Management

Prerequisite: ASCI 21. Prevailing and alternative management systems and techniques
of beef production in the United States and California including economic analysis.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)

ASCI 153. Stable Management

Prerequisite: ASCI 51. An overview of horse farm and stable management theories and
applications. The impact of management practices on the animal, on the environment,
and on economic viability is considered. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly A SCI
185T)

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Fall

ASCI 155. Animal Reproduction

Principles of reproductive physiology, associated endocrine hormones, and their application
to domestic animals.

ASCI 162. Dairy and Meat Systems Management

Prerequisite: ASCI 61or ASCI 71. A comprehensive study of technological systems employed
in commercial dairies and meat processing facilities. Exercises involve analysis of
systems for application in various facilities and evaluation of dairy and meat plant
santitation systems, HACCP and production/processing systems, control of food specific
pathogens and their impact of these systems on the animal, food safety, and public
health on environment, and on economic viability is considered. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)

ASCI 171. Advance Meat Science

Prerequisite: ASCI 11 or ASCI 71. Basic advanced meats course: covering comprehensive
study of the conversion of muscle to meat and factors that affect meat quality. Topics
include muscle structure and function and muscle anatomy. Laboratory exercises involve
hands-on techniques of harvest, fabrication and further processing of various products
from the major species of production livestock. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Fall

ASCI 172. Meat Technology

Comprehensive study of meat science topics. Emphasis placed on food safetey and systems
including HACCP and current product development efforts in the meats industry. Laboratory
exercises are designed to improve student application of HACCP principles and to strengthen
understanding of the vast array of new and innovative products on the market. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours.)

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Spring

ASCI 180. Undergraduate Research

Open to juniors and seniors. Exploratory work on a suitable agricultural problem in
animal science. Approved for RP grading.

ASCI 182. Livestock Marketing and Show Management

Development of skills in the organization, administration, and operation of livestock
activities at a district fair level. Emphasis on practical application of skills.
Approved for RP grading. (2 lab hours per unit)

ASCI 185T. Topics in Animal Science

ASCI 186. Animal Science Seminar

Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units
in the major. Latest developments in research; assigned papers in animal science to
be presented in both oral and written form.

ASCI 187. Equestrian

ASCI 190. Independent Study

See Academic Placement Independent Study. Approved for RP grading.

Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units

ASCI 194. Agricultural Internship

Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and approval of internship committee. This
course to be used by students doing off-campus, industry-related internships only.
Emphasis on development of decision-making ability through industrial experience integrated
with basic principles acquired in the classroom. CR/NC grading only.

Units: 1-8Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

ASCI 196. Enterprise Management

Prerequisites: ASCI 21 or ASCI 31 or ASCI 41 or ASCI 51 or ASCI 61 or ASCI 91; MEAG
3; or MEAG 5 or permission of instructor; concurrent participation in project program
required. Theory and field application of management principles in beef, sheep, swine,
horses, dairy cattle or poultry, and other appropriate animal science enterprises.
Approved for RP grading.

Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units

ASCI 229. Seminar

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Students investigate and present current research
problems. Observation and evaluation of additional assigned seminars. Oral and written
reports required. (Formerly AGRI 229)

ASCI 241. Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology

Prerequisite: ASCI 155. Physiology which deals with neural and hormonal integration
and control of the animal body, including scientific aspects of the processes of reproduction
and application of current knowledge in improving reproductive efficiency. (Formerly
AGRI 241)

Units: 3

ASCI 242. Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals

Prerequisite: A SCI 145A; permission of instructor. A study of environmental factors
affecting domestic animals under field and controlled conditions. (Formerly AGRI 242)

ASCI 290. Independent Study

ASCI 299. Thesis

Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission
of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly
AGRI 291)

Units: 2-4

ASCI 299C. Thesis Continuation

Pre-requisite: Thesis 298. For continuous enrollment while completing the thesis.
May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved
by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Units: 0

CI 161. Mth Mtl Agri

Units: 3, Repeatable up to 999 units

EHD 154B. Final Student Teaching Seminar - Agricultural

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EHD 155B. Seminar to accompany final student
teaching that provides opportunities for candidates to investigate and discuss variety
of topics and strategies and to reflect on issues that surface during their student
teaching experience.

Units: 1

EHD 155A. Student Teaching in Secondary School

Prerequisites: admission to the Single Subject Credential Program; CI 151, 152, and
CI 159 must be taken prior to or concurrently with EHD 155A. SPED 121 Special Needs
Secondary Education must be taken concurrently. Student teaching in middle school
under clinical supervision; assignment requires 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday.
CR/NC grading only. (Instructional materials fee, $15).

EHD 155B. Student Teaching in Secondary School - Agricultural

Prerequisites: admission to student teaching, EHD 155A, CI 161 (or concurrently, depending
on major departmental policy); senior or post baccalaureate standing; approval of
major department including subject matter competency approval; completion of the subject
matter preparation program or passing the subject matter examination(s) designated
by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Supervised teaching in single
subject classroom; assignment is for the full day; five days per week. CR/NC grading
only.

Additional requirements (1-3 units)Each of the animal science options requires courses in the major that also satisfy
General Education requirements. These courses amount to 9-12 units of the 51 unit
General Education requirement, plus 1-3 excess units beyond the requirements in BREADTH
Area B1 for the Production Management Option and Area B1 and B2 for the Science Option.

General Education requirements (51 units)(including 12 upper-division units, to be taken no sooner than the term in which 60
units of coursework are completed)

Electives and remaining degree requirements (2-4 units)

Total minimum requirements (120 units)**

* Within the Animal Science Core, Equine Specialization majors are required to take
ASCI 51 and Dairy Specialization majors are required to take ASCI 61.

** The total number of units will exceed 120 if a student chooses to meet all of the
veterinary school entrance requirements, as additional courses may be required (see
advising note 6.) This total presumes that the student has fulfilled the Upper-Division
Writing Skill requirement by passing the Upper-Division Writing Skill examination
for 0 units.

Advising Notes

Mandatory advising is required of all students in the degree program. See the administrative
support coordinator for the name of your assigned adviser.

New students should request an option advising check sheet from the department office.

All students should make an appointment with their assigned faculty adviser prior
to registration each semester.

CR/NC grading is not permitted for courses included in the major unless the courses
have been designated CR/NC grading only.

The upper-division writing skills requirement can be met by passing the university
examination (UDWE) or by taking an approved upper-division writing skills course,
to be taken no sooner than the term in which 60 units are completed. One unit of credit
in ENGL 100W may be earned for passing the exam if requested by the student; three to four units
of credit will be earned by obtaining a letter grade of C or higher in an approved
course.

Total number of units will exceed 120 if a student chooses to meet all of the Veterinary
Medicine entrance requirements. Preveterinary and veterinary preparation students
should consult their faculty adviser regarding entrance requirements and admissions
procedures to veterinary school. Additional courses such as PHYS 2B, calculus, and statistics may be required.

Faculty

The faculty represent diverse specializations in the disciplines of animal science
and teacher training. With doctoral degrees from many of the nation's most prestigious
agricultural universities, the faculty have combined philosophies of undergraduate
education, research, curriculum development, industry relations, and career placement
into a unique program. Their experience allows for the combination of the practical
and theoretical aspects of the animal sciences to provide an education second to none.
Students select an adviser who assists in both academic and career planning on an
individual basis. The faculty place a high priority on strong teacher-student relationships.

Instruction in the animal science disciplines is enhanced through practical application
at the various farm laboratory units. The Beef, Dairy, Horse, Meats, Sheep, and Swine
units are maintained to support this educational purpose. In addition, veterinary
and physiology laboratories are utilized to complement on-campus education. A 4,300-acre
livestock and range management facility and another 800 acres of rangeland in the
Sierra foothills are available. The department is extremely proud of its outstanding
faculty and the level and quality of student activities in which they participate.

What You Can Earn

Agricultural Communications $108,658 (in our region)

Public Secondary School Teacher $59,597 (in our region)

Source: HR reported data at www.salary.com as of December 2012

Interesting Classes You Might Take

Ornamental Horticulture

Animal Science

Mechanized Agriculture

Crop Management

What You Can Learn

Farm animal behavior, animal welfare, and animal performance

The qualifications for teaching agriculture, and the content of vocational agriculture
programs

Basic shop skills/welding/power and equipment

Techniques of food and fiber production

About the College

The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology can offer you the education
you will need to be a leader in agriculture and related sciences in the New California.
We offer outstanding programs in the traditional areas of agriculture, including animal
sciences, plant science, agricultural education, viticulture and agricultural business.
And, we offer excellent programs in areas which are uniquely related to agriculture,
including nutrition and dietetics, food science, enology, child development, family
science, fashion merchandizing and industrial technology.